Finding the Third Proportional to 442,476 and 671,869.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,476 and 671,869.50 is: 1,020,187.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,476 : 671,869.50 = 671,869.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,476/671,869.50 = 671,869.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,476x = 671,869.50 × 671,869.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,476x = 451,408,625,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,408,625,030.25/442,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020,187.82
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